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Yoder Smokers YS 1500 Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
PELLET SMOKER - YS 1500 (42")
VERSION 1.2 , July 2014

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  • Page 1 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS PELLET SMOKER - YS 1500 (42”) VERSION 1.2 , July 2014...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    YS 1500 Contents Dangers, Warnings and Cautions..................3 Yoder Components......................5 Smoker Assembly......................6 Smoker Arrival......................6 Smoker Placement.......................7 Leveling the Smoker.....................8 Operating the Smoker......................8 Initial Burn Off......................8 Lighting Your Smoker....................8 Pre-Heating........................8 Lid Position/Smoke Stack Position................8 Pellet Usage........................8 Yoder YS Series Control Panel..................9 Selecting Heat Up Modes..................10 Selecting Fahrenheit or Celcius.................10...
  • Page 3 YS 1500 Startup Procedure......................18 Shutting Down the Smoker..................20 Manual Startup........................21 Getting the Most From Your Yoder: Direct & Indirect Grilling, Smoking & Baking..23 Heat Up Times and Grate Temperatures..............23 Heat Management Plate....................25 Grill Maintenance......................26 Preparing the Grill For Season...................26 Painted Surfaces......................26 Cooking Grates......................26...

  • Page 4: Dangers, Warnings And Cautions

    YS 1500 Dangers, Warnings and Cautions Failure to follow the “Dangers, Warnings and Cautions” may result in serious bodily injury, death or in a fire. • Read this manual completely before using your Yoder for the first time. Keep the grill a minimum of 12 inches away from combustible surfaces.
  • Page 5 YS 1500 • When you are finished cooking, turn the power switch to the “off” position. The fan will continue to run for 18 minutes or until the temperature inside the cooking chamber falls below 125° F., whichever occurs first. During this period the cook- ing chamber door must remain closed.

  • Page 6: Yoder Components

    YS 1500 Yoder Components SECOND SHELF COOKING GRATE COOKING SLIDING GRATE PLATE HEAT HOPPER MANAGEMENT PLATE CONTROLS IGNITER IGNITER BURN BURN GRATE GRATE SLIDING PLATE HANDLE FRONT SHELF GREASE BUCKET...

  • Page 7: Smoker Assembly

    YS 1500 Smoker Assembly Smoker Arrival Your Yoder Smoker will arrive on a pallet wrapped and held on with metal bands. Cut the bands and remove the plastic wrap and foam from the smoker. Remove the smoker from the pallet. It is recommended that two people remove the Yoder from the pallet due to its size and weight.

  • Page 8: Smoker Placement

    (Page 15) to prepare your new cooker for use. Smoker Placement All Yoder smokers/grills should always be a minimum of 12 inches away from any combustible surface (wall, deck, rail, etc.). A heat protective pad is recommended if the...

  • Page 9: Leveling The Smoker

    YS 1500 Leveling the Smoker The smoker must be level front to back and side to side. Use a level to help you with this. If the smoker is not level there could be problems with grease running towards the burn grate which could result in a grease fire.

  • Page 10: Yoder Ys Series Control Panel

    YS 1500 Yoder YS Series Control Panel YODER SMOKERS INCREASE START C O M P E T I T I O N G R A D E B B Q P R O D U C T S DECREASE PRIME WWW.YODERSMOKERS.COM...

  • Page 11: Selecting Heat Up Modes

    YS 1500 Selecting the Heat Up Mode: • Initiate the startup procedure by pressing the start pad. • Select desired cooking temperature. • Press the start button, the display will flash H1. • Use the increase/decrease buttons to select H2 or H3.

  • Page 12: Cool Down

    YS 1500 YODER SMOKERS INCREASE START C O M P E T I T I O N G R A D E B B Q P R O D U C T S DECREASE PRIME WWW.YODERSMOKERS.COM FIG 5 Heat Up...

  • Page 13: The Controller (In-Depth)

    YS 1500 The Controller… In-Depth This is an in-depth overview of the controller’s feature set. The controller has been designed to make it as hands-off and user-friendly as possible. At its most basic level, the cooker has three modes of operation: Heat up, Maintenance and Cool Down.

  • Page 14: Faster Startup In Cold Weather Or For High Temperature Cooking

    YS 1500 Faster Startup in Cold Weather or For High Temperature Cooking Even though the heat up mode is automatically selected, the cook can benefit from starting the pit in “H2” when the outside temperature is below 50° F., this will provide a more aggressive start over the first eight minutes.

  • Page 15: Door Open Function

    YS 1500 Door Open Function When the cooker has been in maintenance for more than 10 minutes and the cooker loses more than 15 degrees, the program interpretes this as the cooking chamber door has been opened. When this happens there is a specific piece of programming that is executed to help to quickly recover and get back to the set point.

  • Page 16: Pre-Grill Checklist/Routine Maintenance

    YS 1500 Pre-Grill Checklist/Routine Maintenance Perform the following services when the grill is cool 1. Open the cooking chamber door and remove the second shelf and cooking grates. FIG 8 2. Remove the heat management plate. FIG 9...
  • Page 17 YS 1500 3. Remove the burn grate from the firebox. Inspect and clean thoroughly. Make certain that the combustion holes in the burn grate and the igniter tube in the firebox are free of debris or ash build up. Visually inspect the air way between the combustion fan and the firebox to be certain that it is free and clear of ash and debris.
  • Page 18 YS 1500 7. Reinstall the heat management plate. There are two brackets in the right side of the cooking chamber, two in the center and an auger shield. This is what the heat man- agement plate sits on. Take the right side heat management plate and line the bolts up with the right side and center mounting brackets within the chamber and set in place.

  • Page 19: Startup Procedure

    YS 1500 Startup Procedure (When using the Yoder with the heat management plate in position, it is best to start your grill 20 to 30 minutes prior to cooking. This allows the grill and cooking grates to heat completely improving heat retention and recovery when opening the cover during cooking.)
  • Page 20 YS 1500 7. Check to see that the burn grate is properly seated in the firebox. FIREBOX BURN GRATE FIG 15 8. Place 1/8 cup (about a palm full) of pellets on the burn grate. NOTE: This step is only necessary when the unit is first put into service or if it runs out of pellets.

  • Page 21: Shutting Down The Smoker

    YS 1500 11. Flames should be visible on the burn grate within three to four minutes. (The igniter is active for two minutes. When you hit “start” the auger turns continuously for 45 sec- onds to prime the burn grate, at 46 seconds the igniter is powered, within two minutes the heat from the igniter and the combustion air from the fans will have a small smol- dering fire started.

  • Page 22: Manual Startup

    YS 1500 Manual Start Up Here are the steps to manually light the grill in the event that the igniter fails. (Steps 2 & 3 only apply if the igniter has developed a dead short and is tripping the GFI or blowing the fuse.)
  • Page 23 YS 1500 2) Reach into the hopper cavity on the left side of the igniter tube and pull the igniter wires into the firebox. 3) Unplug the igniter’s weather tight connection and then push the wires back into the hopper cavity.

  • Page 24: Getting The Most From Your Yoder: Direct & Indirect Grilling, Smoking & Baking

    YS 1500 Getting the Most From Your Yoder: Direct & Indirect Grilling, Smoking & Baking Heat Up Times and Grate Temperatures The question is regularly asked: “How long does it take from the time I press “start” until I am ready to cook?”...
  • Page 25 YS 1500 SLIDING SLIDING DOOR DOOR FIG 20 Setup #2: Moderate temperature grilling such as wings and boneless chicken breasts (grate temperatures up to 350°F): Heat with the diffuser plate in place and a set of Grill Grates installed on the left side of the cooker. The “Direct Grilling Kit” consists of three custom-made aluminum panels and replaces one standard cooking grate (see FIG 21).

  • Page 26: Heat Management Plate

    YS 1500 Setup #3: Direct grilling with searing capability: Open the sliding door on the heat man- agement plate and install the Grill Grates on the left side of the cooker. When setup direct, (heat management plate out, one set of Grill Grates and one standard cooking grate installed) the Yoder creates a true direct/indirect cooking environment.

  • Page 27: Grill Maintenance

    Pre-Grill checklist (Page 15). Painted Surfaces Yoder smokers are painted with high heat silicone paint. When cleaning the smoker, surfaces should be washed down with warm soapy water using a neutral detergent and rinsed with clean water. For more information about high heat paint that can be used for touch-up, contact service@yodersmokers.com.

  • Page 28: Firebox And Burn Grate Assembly Maintenance

    YS 1500 Firebox and Burn Grate Assembly Maintenance It is recommended that the firebox assembly is regularly inspected to be certain that it remains free of ash and debris which will insure proper performance. The firebox is a fully welded structure that carries the burn grate and channels the combustion air.
  • Page 29 YS 1500 If the gap is greater than 3/16” the below steps should be followed. 1. Start by removing the burn grate from the firebox and placing it on its top. 2. Next, step on the burn grate and apply enough pressure to bend it back to its origi- nal shape.

  • Page 30: Igniter

    YS 1500 Igniter When inspecting the firebox assembly, confirm that the igniter assembly, tube and igniter rod are free of ash or other debris. Periodically check the four set screws that secure the igniter rod into the tube. (See FIG 26). Verify that the igniter rod is centered in the tube and that the tip of the igniter rod is extended approximately 1/8”...

  • Page 31: Grease Management Area And Bucket

    YS 1500 FIG 27 Grease Management Area and Bucket Always be sure the grease catch area is clean and free of debris and empty the grease bucket regularly. Additional Maintenance: In addition to regular cleaning, perform the following procedures every 30 days: 1.

  • Page 32: Storing Your Grill

    YS 1500 FIG 28 Storing Your Grill Cover your Yoder Smoker to protect it from the weather and to keep the pellets dry. If storing your cooker inside, be sure the smoker is cool to the touch before moving it in- side.

  • Page 33: Smoker Exploded View

    1500 COOKING COMPONENTS...
  • Page 34 1500 COOKING COMPONENTS ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. W90820 YS 1500 2ND SHELF W90827 YS 1500 COOKING GRATE 22924 3/8 PUSH CAP 22866 SPRING HANDLE 41435 HANDLE ROD W90591 CHIMNEY YS1500 90377 THUMBSCREW 1420WHN 1/4-20 WHIZ NUT 1420X 58WHB...
  • Page 35 1500 IGNITER AND THERMOCOUPLER COMPONENTS...
  • Page 36 1500 IGNITER AND THERMOCOUPLER COMPONENTS ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 10X34HHSDS SCREW, HEX HEAD, SELF DRILLING, 10 X 3/4 632X38MS SCREW, MACHINE, ROUND HEAD, 6-32 X 3/8 LONG 632HN NUT, HEX, 6-32 90005 BURN GRATE 1420X14SHSS SCREW, SET, SOCKET HEAD, 1/4-20 X 1/4 W90026 IGNITER TUBE A90494...
  • Page 37 SCREW, HEX HEAD, SELF DRILLING 10 X 3/4 1420X12HHSTS SCREW, SLOTTED, HEX HEAD, SELF TAPPING, 1/4-20 X 1/2 41597 GRILL MOUNT TABS 58FW 5/8” FLAT WASHER 58LW 5/8” LOCK WASHER 5811HN 5/8-11 HEX NUT A90830 STAINLESS FRONT SHELF A90836 YS 1500 COMP CART ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 38 1500 TEMP GAUGES AND DOOR PIN ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 45200/24717 TEMP GAUGE 3” 22860 SERIAL PLATE 236-2489-02 POP RIVET 701-212-02 COTTER PIN 41301 DOOR LATCH PIN...
  • Page 39 1500 COMP CART...
  • Page 40 1500 COMP CART ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 90670 10” CASTER WHEEL 90716 CASTER RISER 3816whn 3/8-16 WHIZ NUT 90669 10” SWIVEL LOCK CASTER WHEEL 632X38MS 6-32 MACHINE SCREW 90312 POWER SOCKET 632HN 6-32 HEX NUT 1420WHN 1/4-20 WHIZ NUT 1420X12BHCSSS 1/4-20 BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW, STAINLESS STEEL W90837...
  • Page 41 HOPPER ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 42 HOPPER ASSEMBLY ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 90101 BODY, FRONT, FEED COMPARTMENT 90102 BULKHEAD, MOUNT, HOPPER 90106 COVER, END, FEED COMPARTMENT W90791 HOPPER, PELLET SMOKER 90022 BUSHING, AUGER 90023 BUSHING, AUGER W90019 AUGER 90027 PLATE, ANTI-TORQUE 90899 MOTOR, PELLET AUGER 90060 OUTER FAN, 68CMF 1420X12SHCS...
  • Page 43 YS 1500 Warranty Information Your Yoder YS1500 is fully backed by our exceptional customer support and warran- ties. The igniter is warrantied for one year; the 10-gauge cooking body for 10 years and the control system for three years. Firmware updates are offered to users through our dealer network and by inquiry to our website.

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